European Commission and High Representative of the Union 5 March 2014, JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Responsible sourcing of minerals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas Towards an integrated EU approach

52014JC0008 JOINT COMMUNICATION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Responsible sourcing of minerals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas Towards an integrated EU approach /* JOIN/2014/08 final */ Introduction International trade in minerals sourced from unstable regions of the world can play a role in intensifying and perpetuating violent conflict.